Leave the kid alone

I’m all for civic pride, but come on people.

You can continue to badger Dustin Pedroia if you:

  • Have never made a disparaging remark about the place where you grew up and how eager you were to leave
  • Have never made an offhand remark when you were young (or even not so young) that you wish you could take back
  • Have never thought that someone’s words could be taken out of context or interpreted differently when retold by a different person
  • Think that a 25 year old who earned the American League Rookie of the Year and American League MVP titles, who is making millions, and who is living in one of America’s most wicked cool cities wouldn’t draw comparisons to his current situation vs. where he was raised

Just chill, or else this person might make a new video (warning: salty language!)

3 thoughts on “Leave the kid alone”

  2. I think the reason people from Woodland were offended was because he boldly stated his opinion without making it clear that it was his opinion.

    Saying “I think that Woodland is a dump” is different from saying “Woodland is a dump.” His status in the sport of baseball means he has some influence.

    I will say this though — anyone I’ve ever spoken with who is from Woodland echoes a lot of what he said to Boston Magazine. Those people have usually moved away from Woodland. Most people who still live in Woodland love it; I guess that’s why they stay and the others moved.

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  3. Oy gevalt, almost every young Sacto resident makes snotty remarks about the town of their origin. I imagine an ex Woodland-ite would have it even worse. We can take the piss out of the town we came from because we *do* love it deep down inside. Leave the guy alone!

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